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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 552.13 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 552.13 and 234.31 is: 323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 552.13 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/552.13 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 552.13 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 129,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,369.97/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.27

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